Discover more about our acquisitions process, who we are, and why we represent a bright and prosperous future for your business.
Discover more about our acquisitions process, who we are, and why we represent a bright and prosperous future for your business.
We’d like to begin by introducing ourselves. We’re Churchill Support Services, one of the UK’s frontrunning security companies, and we’ve offered consistently excellent solutions and packages since our inception back in 1996. That’s seen us climb to the pinnacle of physical and electronic security solutions, with this year bringing further reaffirmations of our successes and achievements.
We’re constantly looking to take that attitude and those continued accomplishments to the next level and to new, exciting ventures, which is what initially prompted us to take the leap into becoming an acquisitive company. That began in March of 2023 with the acquisition of Vanguard Cleaning – a landmark occasion for us as a company, and a sure sign of things to come.
Since then, we’ve gone on to continue that forward-thinking attitude, and with our evolving methodology and seamless approach, you’re always in safe hands.
“One of the most integral parts of how we approach the acquisition process is that sense of virtuousness and passion that drives everything we do. I’ve always felt that a strong culture is essential in creating a successful business, and it’s something I’m keen to take forward in every acquisitive move we make.
“While I’m a firm believer that a winning formula for culture transcends industry or sector, we’re also keen to ensure we make lateral, logical moves in these early stages, allowing our expert teams to apply their comprehensive knowledge. With that in mind, we’re looking to acquire in the security sector, including electronics, and the cleaning or facilities management industry.”
John Melling, Group Chief Executive Officer
While our culture offers superb foundations upon which to foster strong working relationships over our acquisitive process, it’s our finance team that truly gets the wheels in motion. Our Group Finance Director, David Parsons, spearheads that department, offering consummate guidance and direction.
David is a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants with an impressive 20 year track record working in senior finance roles across multiple sectors. It’s David’s impassioned approach and true dedication, along with that of his exceptional team, that truly ensures an all-encompassing acquisition and integration process.
We are particularly interested in manned guarding, electronic solutions and commercial cleaning businesses that take the same level of pride in their people and culture that Churchill do. We strive for excellence in all that we do, and find that ensuring our values are aligned is the key to a successful acquisition and integration.
It’s our fundamental belief that any acquisition should always be of benefit to both parties. That’s something we infuse into each of the acquisitive journeys we go on, with our main focus lying in the smooth and seamless transition to both our senior structure and our pervasive, successful culture. We aim to secure a fuss-free, mutually beneficial process, and we’ll strive for that in all we do.
From your perspective, you’re getting access to a system and a company that’s already got a proven track record, alongside a strong, pre-existing base of clientele which we’d be happy to interweave with your own clients.
Our Group Services support function is available to all Group Companies and can often open the door to opportunities that may have previously been out of reach. As for our point of view, we’re taking the opportunity to broaden our customer base, service capability and market presence, expand what we can offer our customers, and supplement our existing offerings with your superb service.
It’s natural that you’d have questions about how we’ll approach the acquisition of your business. Rightly so – you’ve undoubtedly poured your heart and soul into your venture, and making the decision to sell it on can be a stressful one. That’s at the centre of our acquisitions approach, and we’ll consistently aim to make the move as seamless and smooth as possible.
We take a collaborative approach to acquisitions, integration and onboarding, all while acknowledging that you’re the expert when it comes to your business. We pride ourselves on working closely with all business owners to ensure an issue-free transition that benefits all parties involved.
Thatmethodology, coupled with our strong sense of virtues and culture, is something we feel really sets us apart.
As an industry-leading security supplier, it’s natural that we’d be looking to make lateral moves in the early stages of our acquisitive journey. This essentially means we’re looking to acquire companies in the same or very similar sectors to those we already operate in. That includes:
As we become more familiar with the acquisitions and merger process, that has the scope to expand and encompass more industries and sectors.
Not at all! We’re seeking to build on the continued successes we’ve experienced with our first acquisition, Vanguard Cleaning, and that means we’d be happy to consider businesses of all sizes and levels of experience. Whether you’ve got 5 or 5000 employees, we’d be happy to provide that same tailored, meticulous approach.
Not at all! Acquisitions and mergers are notoriously a difficult and complex area to comprehend, and as a business owner, you’re likely to be apportioning your time elsewhere. We fully understand that, and our approach to acquiring businesses ensures you won’t need to learn anything or know any processes before getting started with us.
An integral consideration going forward, and fast becoming one of the most pressing concerns for business owners and customers alike, CSR is crucial to the continuing achievements of any business, and especially so in the acquisitions process.
We take a proactive approach to CSR, actively raising money for a huge range of charities and organisations on both a national and local scale. That’s also done internally, too, with our pioneering mental health programme offering complete support to our employees, and initiatives like our beach cleans and food bank donations are all designed to offer support to our local area.
With our headquarters based in Chorley, Lancashire, we’re understandably looking for businesses that are in the vicinity. This not only allows us to be on hand more readily, particularly in those early, it also ensures that we’ve got a comprehensive understanding of any issues that the local area faces, and possible opportunities for expansion.
All that considered, we’re initially looking for businesses in the North West of England and across the Midlands. We’re also happy to consider businesses located in the West Midlands.
In the first instance, you’ll be meeting with the two gentlemen you’ve been introduced to on this page – John Melling, our Group Chief Executive Officer, and David Parsons, our Group Finance Director.
As you get more embedded into our all-encompassing approach to acquisitions, and accustomed to our culture and virtues, you’ll likely get to meet more of our senior team, including our Group Chief Operating Officer Andy Farley, our Head of People & Culture Stephanie Taylor, and our Head of Finance Vicki Worthington.
Our culture is one of the things we’re most proud of here at Churchill. It offers guidance and direction for many of the decisions we make, and ensures that we make the right decisions, with the right people, and in the right way.
We keep 3 core virtues at the centre of each of those decisions – Humility, Passion and a People First approach, all of which meld together to create an adaptive, welcoming and value-driven approach to what we do.
In essence, our Humility allows us to pave the way for future development, and to acknowledge and address any shortcomings. Our Passion is crucial, allowing us to provide that trademark quality and exceptional approach that’s got us to where we are. And our People First mind set is pivotal in our successes, and in placing our customers centre stage in everything we do.
Now that you’ve got a comprehensive familiarity with our acquisitions and merger process, all that remains is to take that next step. Contact John Melling, our Group Chief Executive Officer, and David Parson, our Group Finance Director to discuss your options.
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CHURCHILL SUPPORT SERVICES RANKED IN THE TOP 1% OF APPROVED CONTRACTORS.
